Mount Vernon, Ohio points of interest, activities and events are the point of this category, which may include such topics as local museums, historical places, libraries, art galleries, festivals and other events, recreational facilities and sporting events or facilities.
Recommended Resources
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot
Situated five blocks west of the square on High Street, the building served as a telegraph office, freight station, and passenger railroad station for nearly a century. Owned by the city of Mount Vernon, Ohio, the renovated B&O depot is available for events. Photographs of the facilities are presented, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.mountvernondepot.org/
Knox County Agricultural Museum
A map shows the location of the facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio, which houses more than three thousand items used on the farm and in the house, preserving artifacts of rural life. Its location, organizational structure, and a calendar of events are published.
http://www.theagmuseum.org/
Knox County Historical Society
KCHS houses permanent collections and a research library, publishes an informational newsletter, and sponsors monthly educational programs, tours of its museum facilities, and special events for Knox County residents and visitors. Its location, hours, and exhibits are featured.
http://www.knoxhistory.org/
Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County
Headquartered in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the library system operates its main branch in Mount Vernon and a branch facility in Danville. Its locations, hours of operation, schedules, policies and services are highlighted, and cardholders may access various resources online.
http://www.knox.net/
Owned by Tonia Osborn, who is the resident artist, the art gallery in Mount Vernon, Ohio is highlighted, and featured artists and their work are spotlighted, along with a schedule of events, contact data, and information about its framing and restoration services.
http://www.theredzgallery.com/
Serving the art community of Mount Vernon and Knox County, Ohio, the facility offers art studios for rent, hosts art classes, and highlights local and regional artists. Schedules and a gallery proposal form are available.
http://www.rootartcenter.com/
